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              • One old men and a men in a wheel chair measure the floor outside a building, in order to improve its accessibilty and becoming trained RHFAC Professionals.

                Rating-based training of accessibility assessors

                The Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) is a comprehensive rating system to measure meaningful accessibility in the built environment. The foundation also launched a training course for professionals in the construction industry to promote the principles of both the RHFAC and Universal Design.
                Rick Hansen Foundation, Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification, Canada

              • This graphic shows a pallet of 8 different colors. Below is the lettering: "Eco and accessible colors. Reduced ink and improved accessbility: Web Content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) score: AA

                Global accessibility and digital inclusion strategy for a multinational IT company

                With its Global Accessibility and Digital Inclusion Strategy, the global IT service provider Atos introduced a policy for accessibility and digital inclusion back in 2010, covering more than 70 country offices. Its measures focus not only on internal areas but also on the entire supply chain.
                Atos, Global Accessibility & Digital Inclusion Governance, United Kingdom

              • Dr. Boda engaging with stakeholders at a meeting on accessibility and the election process.

                An Accessibility Implementation Plan for Provincial Elections

                The plan addresses four problematic areas that had been identified through focus groups and consultations: voting options, polling place accessibility, products and services at polling stations, voter information and public education. Solutions carried out include improved polling place accessibility or homebound voting.
                Elections Saskatchewan, Canada

              • A large group comprised of female and male members of the polish accessibility board, some with disabilities, stand in a conference room in front of a white projector screen.

                Countrywide policy to improve accessibility on all levels, backed by a substantial budget

                Accessibility Plus 2018–2025, a programme of the Polish Ministry of Development Funds, pushes the issue of accessibility in Poland in different ways: through legal regulations, investment in the skills of key professional groups such as architects, and in the development of new assistive technologies based on Universal Design.
                Polish Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy, Programme Accessibility Plus, Poland

              • This graphic shows a Digital Accessibility Maturity Score Card in which different parameters for digital accessiblity, icluding responsability and support, are presented graphically and in writing.

                Digital Accessibility Maturity Scorecard for companies

                Hassell Inclusion, a London-based digital accessibility consultancy, developed the Digital Accessibility Maturity Scorecard in 2020. It enables organizations to assess their digital accessibility performance against nine dimensions based on the principles of the ISO 30071 code.
                Hassell Inclusion Ltd., Scorecard for companies to self-assess their current practices in digital accessibility, United Kingdom

              • This image displays a color-coded accessibility assessment map of sidewalks in district 4 of Tehran. The map uses a spectrum of colors to represent the varying levels of accessibility, which could indicate how easily individuals, including those with disabilities, can navigate the sidewalks. This type of map is an important tool for urban planning and reflects a commitment to inclusivity and the facilitation of equal access for all people within a city. It highlights the importance of considering the needs of individuals who may face mobility challenges and supports the principles of equality and justice by aiming to provide a public space that is accessible to everyone.

                A 10-year plan for a metropolitan city making 10,000 km of sideways accessible

                Urban Accessibility Plan in Tehran by Omran Zaveh Engineering Consultants: Started in 2019, focuses on improving accessibility in urban spaces. By 2023, 10% of Tehran's metropolitan area's accessibility implementation was completed.
                Baavar Association, Accessibility Comprehensive Plan for Urban Spaces in Tehran, Iran

              • A woman in a wheelchair cradles a baby, surrounded by soft gym equipment and plants. The setting emphasizes inclusivity in physical spaces, supporting mothers with mobility impairments. Her warm smile and comfortable position convey a message of acceptance and support for diverse parenting experiences.

                Online map providing detailed and verified data about the accessibility of medical facilities

                The Avalon Foundation in Poland launched the Accessibility Map in 2020 to locate accessible medical facilities. By 2024, it covered 400 facilities and served 20,000+ users with specific accessibility needs.
                Avalon Foundation, Avalon Foundation’s Accessibility Map, Poland

              • On the edge of a white table there stands a yellow and white information pack with a small white handle. Written on it are the words: "Accessibility standards and audit pack. Produced by Sightsavers."

                Toolkit and training to make health facilities in low-income countries more accessible

                The "Accessibility Standards and Audit Pack" was launched by the international NGO Sightsavers to assess the accessibility of health care facilities and to implement structural measures. The toolkit is freely available online, and is currently used in Bangladesh and several countries in Subsaharan Africa.
                Sightsavers, Accessibility Standards & Audit Pack, Bangladesh

              • The bathroom made accessible for people with disabilities.

                Comprehensive hotel accessibility strategy

                The strategy includes training courses for all hotel staff, a dedicated Accessibility Director, and a 135-point checklist of accessibility features. This "Accessibility Standard" was drawn up by following the route taken by guests from the car park and through the hotel, and with input from guests, disability organizations, and hotel staff.
                Scandic Hotels, Sweden

              • Towards an accessible Province

                Ontario wants to become a fully accessible province by 2025. The AODA-Act includes guidelines for public space design, employment, information and communication, transportation and customer service. The "Regulation on Integrated Accessibility Standards" (IASR) defines 200 concrete requirements.
                Accessibility Directorate of Ontario, Canada – Province of Ontario – Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Canada